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Jobtailor; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Spokane, WA, seeks an experienced Purchasing Specialist to manage sourcing of raw materials, packaging, and MRO for a manufacturing environment. You will negotiate pricing, maintain vendor relations, and ensure inventory alignment with ERP signals.

Candidates should have strong communication, organization, and CGMP/FDA awareness, with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a purchasing department for a manufacturing company preferred.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated facility preferred.
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred.
• Good negotiating and communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
• Solid decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of purchasing company products and services, including raw materials, packaging supplies, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), in accordance with company policy.
• Source the most competitive pricing and best quality products.
• Perform negotiation of cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts, and pricing of all materials.
• Review material requirements as defined by the company's ERP system to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Process purchase orders, ensuring documents are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records, including pricing history and vendor relations.
• Confirm and update vendor list and participate in quarterly vendor performance review.
• Make recommendations for changing to vendor list as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Purchasing

Inventory Management

Negotiation

CGMP Knowledge

FDA Regulations

Good communication

Team collaboration

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Perform all aspects of purchasing company products and services, including raw materials, packaging supplies, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), in accordance with company policy.
• Source the most competitive pricing and best quality products.
• Perform negotiation of cash discounts, volume purchasing discounts, and pricing of all materials.
• Review material requirements as defined by the company's ERP system to ensure proper inventory levels are maintained.
• Process purchase orders, ensuring documents are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintain purchasing and inventory records, including pricing history and vendor relations.
• Confirm and update vendor list and participate in quarterly vendor performance review.
• Make recommendations for changing to vendor list as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and all other regulatory requirements, in accordance with company policy.
• Adhere to company safety requirements.
• Regular attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in a Purchasing Department for a manufacturing company preferred
• Experience in a FDA-regulated facility preferred
• Knowledge of cGMP regulations preferred
• Good negotiating and communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel
• Good organizational skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with people at all levels within the organization and external contacts
• Solid decision making skills.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in purchasing and inventory management within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with GMP, FDA, and OSHA regulations while maintaining effective vendor relations and negotiating competitive pricing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Purchasing Management
• Vendor Negotiation
• Inventory Control
• Regulatory Compliance
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Purchasing
• Inventory Management
• Negotiation
• CGMP Knowledge
• FDA Regulations

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Team Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• MRO
• GMP
• OSHA
• Manufacturing
• Vendor Performance Review

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel